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Martienssen Family History

Martienssen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Martensen, Martinsen, Martenson, Martinson, Mortensen, Matthiessen

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Where is the Martienssen family from?

You can see how Martienssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martienssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Martienssen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Martienssen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Martienssen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martienssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martienssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martienssen. 100% of Martienssen men worked as a New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Martienssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martienssen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 183 immigration records available for the last name Martienssen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Martienssen. For the veterans among your Martienssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martienssen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Martienssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Martienssen in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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